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How to stop hating yourself after cheating?

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Last Updated: 05/31/2022 at 8:53pm
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Top Rated Answers
Friendyles
April 7th, 2017 4:09pm
I realized that I wouldn't do it again and it helped me see that I wasn't that bad of a person. I forgave myself and so did the other person
Anonymous
April 8th, 2017 2:26pm
Read motivational stuff and try not to think about the past. meet new people and try to indulge in things that make you happy.
Anonymous
June 14th, 2017 8:46am
First you should accept what happened has happened and you will never be able to change that fact. You should be open to take responsibilities about the consequences of your act. Once you accept, you feel healed but you will always carry the scar.
5thousandmiles
July 13th, 2017 11:58am
Come clean with the truth, tell your partner they deserve to know. Realize that you're human and life is all about learning from our mistakes. Forgive yourself, but never forget what caused you to cheat. This way you can avoid this in the future.
Ruek
August 9th, 2017 3:45pm
In my opinion, the most important thing to start with is to learn to accept that you are not perfect and that you deserve to forgive yourself for the mistakes you have made. We all make mistakes, no matter how big or small, they deserve to be forgiven.
Raylonii210
August 20th, 2017 8:00am
If you've found yourself cheating on a loved one, or spouse, the best way to stop hating yourself, is to find yourself. By now you've probably already asked yourself "why did I do it?" And "am I a terrible person?" Although there is not a defined or exact answer, I've found that the best medicine, is to find yourself. Ask yourself not just WHY you cheated, but what you are expecting/ what you expected to happen. Some people cheat because they can't conceive children with their current partner, some cheat just to see what it's like, some cheat because as sad as it it, they do fall out of love. Some cheat as a result as being under the influence. To stop hating yourself, you need to find what you're looking for and find yourself. Find out if you actually want to be in a relationship.
Anonymous
August 28th, 2017 3:39am
Starting the journey of self-acceptance and forgiveness. This will take time and might require making amends with your past and bouts of emotional challenges, but the process starts with accepting and learning from your mistakes. Seeking help from a mental health professional to work on coping mechanisms and behavioral techniques to begin the healing process can help immensely. I speak from personal experience, and it has been one of the most trying but rewarding processes of my life. It can be a struggle, but learning how to show yourself compassion and love even in little ways can help tremendously. Hang in there. We all make mistakes; some small, some big. We ultimately decide how we will to respond to them. :)
Anonymous
October 6th, 2017 7:26pm
First of all, you should write down what were the circumstances that led to you cheating. Then, analyse why you thought it was okay to do it at the time. If you hurt someone you care about, sincerely apologise to them and let them know how you feel. You deserve to be heard. Then, know that you did everything you could and it is time to let go. Eventually, you will forgive yourself.
Anonymous
October 15th, 2017 2:33pm
First is have a time for yourself, cry until you can't cry anymore to clear all the negative thoughts in your mind, finding out what you really want to do in your life, knowing the things that you deserve, second is spending time with your family, and lastly remind yourself that cheating is a choice thst the people made its not your fault if your partner cheat because its a choice that the people made
Anonymous
November 10th, 2017 7:14am
Learn from your mistakes. Learn to not do it again. It's something you've done in the past. It'll be okay just don't do it again.
soulcompany
November 12th, 2017 7:59am
The bible says, "For all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God" this may seem comforting for a bit but we do need to seek to be good beings and better persons. We need to grow stronger by forgiving ourselves for the wrongs acts we do even if it be cheating. It's only then that when we forgive ourselves first can we grow and allow God's grace to flow in our lives and better ourselves.
Anonymous
December 12th, 2017 6:52am
Realizing we are human so we are all make mistakes. I wouldn't really even call it a mistake, I would call it a lesson! People change and these things make us a better person at the end of the day. You are growing more and more everyday as a individual and that's okay!
Melissame
February 7th, 2018 6:05pm
It's important to work on acceptance. Accepting that what has happened can't change and knowing that we all make mistakes in life, no matter how terrible. It can take time but focusing on your good qualities, be kind to people and you'll realise your good side and forget the mistakes.
Anonymous
February 8th, 2018 12:25pm
well you just gotta learn the hard lesson and never repeat it again , and whenever you think about cheating again go back and remember the results
endlesslyliam
February 16th, 2018 4:13pm
You can’t control whether you hurt someone or not. You have to accept that you did hurt them, and that’s okay. Think about why you did it, what was happening in the current relationship you were in. We’re you confused? Did you feel like your relationship wasn’t adequate or it didnt suit your needs? Accept what you are feeling and know that communication is key to most relationships.
Vendavale1
February 22nd, 2018 5:06am
Guilt sometimes makes us have depression symptoms. Talk to your partner about it and look for couple therapy.
beautifulDreamer33
March 1st, 2018 9:45pm
Well, by giving yourself a time to be free to feel gulty, some particular time, and they simply stop by blaming yorself.Always have on mind that you are just human, with imperfections, and try to look at situation as experience, and lesson.
affablelassisme
March 7th, 2018 2:56pm
Get to the root of the problem. Think about what made you cheat. In most of the cases, it is not the fault of the person who cheated and end up removing toxic relationships from their life and get over the guilt of cheating their partners or anybody in life. We are human beings and mistakes are human.
Anonymous
April 13th, 2018 9:45am
Give yourself a break. People make mistakes all the time, and this is only one of the many mistakes one can make. Learn to forgive yourself and most importantly learn from the experiences you have in life: life is a journey and we learn how to live with trial and error.
SebaGhanem
April 19th, 2018 6:44am
We all make mistakes. We are humans not angels, remember that. If the person you cheated on knows try to make it up to them. And give yourself some time to sort your priorities and wants/needs in general. Give yourself time to heal. You'll be okay.
Anonymous
May 12th, 2018 8:18am
If you haven't talked to your partner yet, you should try to. It will help you to feel less guilty or the feeling of hating yourself. Try talking to someone close as well to get things off your chest and have someone to support you
meiixae
May 20th, 2018 12:15am
Sometimes, it can be hard to leave a relationship, even if you have already moved on. As long as you know that cheating is bad and that you have learned from it, I'd say that there is no reason to hate yourself for it.
Livelovedream18
June 2nd, 2018 12:10am
Hate is a strong word. Find the real you inside of the covers. Remove the covers and let the real you shine because your beautiful. I am always willing to help you if you want to talk about it.
SirMerek975
June 14th, 2018 3:51pm
Come to terms with why and how you’ve done this, once you’ve found the reasons focus on the postitive and how you’re going to change it and stop yourself from doig it again and how you will work with your S/O (if they are still with you)
Smilelikethis15
June 15th, 2018 7:38pm
Sincerely apologies and forgive yourself and understand the pain and consequence of that actions and never repeat it again.
Anonymous
June 28th, 2018 11:24am
I don't cheat so it is not possible to have any thoughts about hating myself in that aspect. In the event I do, it must be the current one is time to be freed and I needed a new one.
Anonymous
July 15th, 2018 9:57am
Everyone makes mistakes. I believe that everything happens for a reason and maybe this happened to make you become a better person than you already were
switsx
July 28th, 2018 9:23pm
To stop hating yourself or feeling down about cheating you must understand your motives for cheating and consult with your significant other to express where you feel you have turned away from them and felt the need to cheat.
hopefulWillow86
July 28th, 2018 9:47pm
First of all, understand that transgressions are very common in one way or another in relationships for many different reasons. Although they can be hurtful or destabilizing, it is entirely possible to heal from them. Take some time out to understand why it happened in the first place. If you are not honest with yourself you cannot be honest with others. If you are still with your partner, listen to the ways that it made them feel. Also try to work through the thoughts and feelings that you are having as well. If you find yourself with a new partner, consider telling them about what happened. Many times people are very understanding and will respect you more as a result. Ultimately all of these things are up to you, but you absolutely have the ability to heal and to have meaningful relationships filled with love, respect, and integrity.
heartfulPower23
August 10th, 2018 4:48am
you should ,try to forgive yourself first .but apologise to the one whom you have cheated ,so it woulf be better if apologise in a sincere way and then ask forgiveness from that person and then try to accept your faults,and try to calm your thoughts and always try to be a better person thats the only solution to your problem .